CVE-2020-27052

HIGH

Android 11 - Unauthenticated Permissions Bypass in Lock Task Mode

Title source: llm

Description

In getLockTaskLaunchMode of ActivityRecord.java, there is a possible way for any app to start in Lock Task Mode due to a permissions bypass. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-11Android ID: A-158833495

References (1)

Core 1

Core References

Patch, Vendor Advisory x_refsource_misc

https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/pixel/2020-12-01

Scores

CVSS v3 7.8

EPSS 0.0013

EPSS Percentile 3.3%

Attack Vector LOCAL

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Details

CWE

CWE-862

Status published

Products (1)

google/android 11.0

Published Dec 15, 2020

Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026